Open the ground on the map together with the wind, wave and water temperature layers.
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12 Catalogue species
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10 Suitable techniques
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0–10 m Modelled depth band
- Not checked on site
A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.
Not checked on site
Species in the catalogue
12Pick a species to see its minimum size and closed season.
Top species here in October
- Bluefish 98/100
- Mediterranean horse mackerel 98/100
- Flathead grey mullet 95/100
- Atlantic bonito 94/100
- Gilthead seabream 89/100
- Leaping mullet 89/100
A 0–100 score from season, water temperature, habitat and local records; a general trend, not a guarantee.
Sorted by the October score
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Flathead grey mullet Very good · 95
In regional literature
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Leaping mullet Very good · 89
Recorded nearby
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Gilthead seabream Very good · 89
Recorded nearby
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Golden grey mullet Very good · 86
Recorded nearby
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European seabass Very good · 85
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Thinlip grey mullet Very good · 82
Recorded nearby
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Sand steenbras Very good · 79
In regional literature
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Annular seabream Very good · 77
Recorded nearby
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Picarel Very good · 77
Recorded nearby
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Greater weever Very good · 76
Recorded here
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Thicklip grey mullet Good · 69
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Striped red mullet
Local evidence: OBIS/GBIF observation records (at this spot or nearby), regional literature and local angling sources.
The species list is not a guarantee of a catch.
Catalogue months
12 / 12 monthsThe source lists every month. Results depend on the species, the weather and the sea.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Techniques for this shoreline
· 10
Matched to the shoreline type. Which technique works on a given day is decided by the target species, the season and the state of the sea.
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Tackle recipes
Bolognese · Trotting in current
Controlled float trotting with a long telescopic rod
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Tackle recipes
Bombarda/Bubble Float · Surface trolling
Casting a light bait or lure far with a clear/bubble float
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Tackle recipes
Sabiki Rig · Sabiki / multi-hook rig
A multi-hook feathered rig for shoaling fish
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Tackle recipes
Bottom Fishing · Classic bottom rig
Holding a weighted natural-bait rig on the bottom
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Tackle recipes
Eging · Squid and cuttlefish fishing
Fishing for cephalopods with egi-type lures
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Tackle recipes
LRF · Light Rock Fishing
Small and medium shore species on light lures of about 1 – 12 g
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Tackle recipes
Float Fishing · Float fishing
Presenting the bait at a set water layer
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Tackle recipes
Spin · Spinning
Cast-and-retrieve fishing with plugs, spoons and soft plastics
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Tackle recipes
Surf Casting · Long-range bottom fishing
Long-range bottom fishing with natural bait on sandy/mixed shores
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Tackle recipes
Saltwater Fly · Shore fly fishing
Surface and shallow-water fishing with artificial flies/streamers
Getting to the ground
Facilities nearby according to map records
Road service road · about 103 m
Footpath pedestrian zone · about 23 m
The map records a road; actual access was not checked on site.
| Facility | Map record | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parking No name recorded | No name recorded | ≈ 358 m |
| Toilet No name recorded | No name recorded | ≈ 64 m |
| Food and drink No name recorded | No name recorded | ≈ 112 m |
| Public transport Ferry pier · Ortaköy | Ferry pier · Ortaköy | ≈ 123 m |
| Pharmacy Ayfer Eczanesi | Ayfer Eczanesi | ≈ 250 m |
Distances follow the map record; routes and opening status can change.
Source details
- Parking · OSM 554191674 (parking)
- Toilet · OSM 14059308504 (toilet)
- Food and drink · OSM 414817431 (restaurant)
- Public transport · OSM 6919989286 (ferry_terminal)
- Pharmacy · OSM 4439325892 (pharmacy)
The access evidence is derived from map data; actual right of way and private property were not verified on site.
Take care on site
Slippery ground, waves, night visibility and an unclear crossing
Suggested precaution Non-slip shoes; a light; check the waves and the return route
Physical profile
· 0–10 m
- Habitat
- sheltered
- Bottom
- Sand–mud–gravel mix
- Shore slope
- Low–medium
- Wave exposure
- Low–medium
- Current
- Low
- Depth band
- 0–10 m modelled band
- Vegetation and algae
- Seagrass likely
- Freshwater influence
- Low
Shore types
- Cove / inner bay
- Pier / quay
- Promenade / seafront
- Strait shore
- Reclaimed shore
Bottom
- Sand
Depth and slope values are derived from the EMODnet raster model; they are not sonar or field measurements.
Water clarity
Month-by-month turbidity of the coastal water, from satellite measurements.
Usually in October
Clear · visibility ≈ 9.4 m
Month by month
- JJan
- FFeb
- MMar
- AApr
- MMay
- JJun
- JJul
- AAug
- SSep
- OOct
- NNov
- DDec
Satellite measurement; missing months from neighbouring months. The satellite sees about 200 m offshore; the surf zone within casting distance is usually murkier. Today’s estimate is adjusted for weather and sea when the spot forecast is opened; it is not certain.
Source: Copernicus Marine coastal ocean colour (2023–2026) and Open-Meteo.
Which bait here this month
In October the water here is usually clear
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Bluefish Lure
First: Stickbait · Colour: Clear, Silver, Blue-green back
Also: Horse mackerel, Garfish, Picarel, Spoon
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First: LRF micro soft plastic · Colour: Clear, Silver, Blue-green back
Also: Razor clam, Horse mackerel, Squid, Sabiki rig
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Flathead grey mullet Natural bait
First: Diopatra tube worm
Also: Earthworm, Fish guts, Spinner, LRF micro soft plastic
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Atlantic bonito Lure first, natural also works
First: Hard minnow · Colour: Silver, Blue-green back
Also: Anchovy, Sand smelt, Horse mackerel, Metal jig
Species the research highlights at this spot this month; the water may differ on the day.
Water climate
Surface water temperature and dissolved oxygen, month by month.
Surface water (°C)
- 8.9 JJan
- 7.9 FFeb
- 8.7 MMar
- 11.2 AApr
- 15.9 MMay
- 20.8 JJun
- 23.2 JJul
- 24.1 AAug
- 22.3 SSep
- 19 OOct
- 15.1 NNov
- 11.5 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 9.3
- 9.6
- 9.7
- 9.5
- 9.1
- 8.3
- 7.6
- 7.4
- 7.4
- 7.9
- 8.3
- 8.8
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.2 mg/L (model bottom 11.8 m).
Temperature: NOAA OISST 1991–2020 satellite mean (nearest 0.25° cell to the spot). Oxygen: Copernicus 2015–2024 monthly mean.
Nearby campsites
All campsites in İstanbulBusinesses around Ortaköy Sahil Parkı where you can camp, ordered by their distance to the ground.
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Elmalı İzci Kampı
8.06 kmBeykoz · İstanbul
Çadır · Otopark
Operating status is not confirmed — verify it before you go.
Other grounds nearby
Data quality
- Data set
- Inner bay/gulf
- Coordinates
- Matches the OSM coastline
- Field check
- No
Map data does not confirm a right of way. Not to be used for navigation. Before you fish, check the regulation in force and the signage on site.
